The Gardner News

The Gardner News is a daily publication that caters to seven communities in northwest Worcester County, Massachusetts. Based in Gardner, the newspaper also provides news and updates for the surrounding rural areas, including Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Phillipston, Templeton, Westminster, and Winchendon.

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Time for an apology: Why a Worcester woman is demanding one from the FDA

4 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Henry Schwan

Henry SchwanWorcester Telegram & GazetteDiethylstilbestrol was given to millions of pregnant women between 1940 and 1970 to prevent miscarriages. DES has been linked to dangerous health impacts. A 1953 study revealed those given DES had twice as many miscarriages versus a control group. WORCESTER — Caitlin McCarthy is demanding an apology from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and won’t stop until she gets it. “I want my apology,” said McCarthy.
Lia Gomez named MWCC Commencement speaker: What makes her an inspiring choice?

4 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Beth McDermott

Rutland resident Lia Gomez will be the commencement speaker for the Mount Wachusett Community College Class of 2025, according to a community announcement. Gomez returned to education at 46 after nearly three decades away. She joined the TRIO Visions Program at MWCC, where she excelled and found new passions. She will graduate with an Associate of Science in Human Services and receive the President's Key for maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
PHOTOS: Monty Tech students celebrate prom at Wachusett Mountain

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Stephen Landry

Stephen LandryRiley Fleming on her way to the Monty Tech Junior/Senior Prom at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton on Friday, May 9. Stephen Landry/The Gardner NewsStudents brave the rain as they arrive at the Monty Tech Junior/Senior Prom at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton on Friday, May 9. Stephen Landry/The Gardner NewsRainy weather did little to dampen student enthusiasm at the Monty Tech Junior/Senior Prom at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton on Friday, May 9.
Criticism intensifies of Worcester police response to ICE action

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Henry Schwan

Henry SchwanWorcester Telegram & GazetteA large crowd gathered on Eureka Street after they were alerted to ICE agents' activity. The head of the Worcester NAACP called the response by federal and city law enforcement "militant" and "egregious."Several speakers at a Friday press conference called on the city to investigate the events on Eureka Street.
First signs of hurricane danger brewing in Atlantic. What to expect this hurricane season

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Seth Jacobson

AccuWeather's prediction regarding how many hurricanes will hit the U.S. has been releasedHurricane preparedness week runs through May 10Five hurricanes and one unnamed subtropical storm made landfall in the U.S. in 2024The first warning for tropical development has been issued in the Atlantic, well before the official start of hurricane season. AccuWeather hurricane experts say there is a low risk for preseason tropical development potential in the Caribbean starting later next week.
A Mighty Dad: Father of Weymouth's 'The Mighty Quinn' faces his own cancer diagnosis

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Jessica Trufant

Quinn Waters, known locally as “The Mighty Quinn,” has been in the hearts and minds of people across the South Shore and beyond since his brain cancer diagnosis in 2019. As Quinn went through brain surgery, chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, to say the community rallied around his family would be an understatement. Police and fire departments, sports teams and community groups from the South Shore and beyond rallied around.
Drought is over in parts of MA. See drought status map for regions still in one

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Seth Jacobson

It's been a while since any part of Massachusetts has been able to make the claim that it is drought-free. But Central Massachusetts is now officially drought free, according to Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that Central Massachusetts was being downgraded from a Level 1 (mild drought) to Level 0 (normal conditions).
Edward’s Ride in Gardner honors a lost light and supports mental health: How you can join

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Beth McDermott

Open Sky Community Services will host the first Edward’s Ride for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, May 10, according to a community announcement. The event, which will begin at 11 a.m. at the Gardner Elks Lodge and Monument Park, is in memory of Edward Landry. It aims to raise awareness about mental health and benefit the Crystal House Clubhouse. Tim Landry, Open Sky's Developmental Disabilities Service Director, organized the ride to honor his son Edward, who passed away in May 2024.
Succeeding in sync: Quabbin tennis doubles pair's strong bond lends to undefeated streak

5 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

The duo both started tennis together as freshman two seasons agoQuabbin's undefeated first doubles tennis team, Madelyn Stauder and Elizabeth Matheson, have been friends since elementary school. Despite being offered singles positions, they chose to remain a doubles team, prioritizing their teamwork and friendship. The Quabbin girls tennis first doubles team of Madelyn Stauder and Elizabeth Matheson refused to split up this season to move into the singles spots.
School board candidate arrested in confrontation with ICE on Eureka Street in Worcester

6 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Toni Caushi

Toni CaushiWorcester Telegram & GazetteThe agents detained a woman of Brazilian descent. Her daughter and School Committee candidate Ashley Spring were arrested by Worcester police. About 20 to 30 people were present on Eureka Street in support of the detained woman. (This story has been updated with new information.)WORCESTER — Two people were arrested by Worcester police on Eureka Street on May 8 in a situation involving agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.